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General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: fudgums on November 13, 2008, 06:58:32 PM

Title: An FSO/ Special event wish
Post by: fudgums on November 13, 2008, 06:58:32 PM
Well this is a very simple wish.

When i play offline missions, i turn icons off. It is some real fun.

So why cant the event runners be able to turn off icons.

I think it can make FSOs, scenarios, snapshots SEC etc so much better
Title: Re: An FSO/ Special event wish
Post by: MjTalon on November 13, 2008, 11:15:25 PM
Surely. But just think about how hard it is for some people to tell the difference between plane silhouettes.

 
Title: Re: An FSO/ Special event wish
Post by: Saxman on November 13, 2008, 11:28:05 PM
Especially in a game. In real life you could for certain identify what type of four-engine bomber you're engaging from a mile out, but in AH it's just a black dot because the resolution can't match what your eyes can see. The technology just isn't there (well, it potentially is but not in a way that's affordable to everyone).

The icons are a way to compensate for the limitations of the graphics engine.
Title: Re: An FSO/ Special event wish
Post by: Delirium on November 14, 2008, 01:23:42 AM
Not to mention, those with the better computers would be able to visualize aircraft at longer distances.
Title: Re: An FSO/ Special event wish
Post by: Babalonian on November 14, 2008, 02:25:10 AM
Ummm... to make it mentaly-challenged-proof can friendly icons be enabled and enemy icons disabled in an arena?  Or is it all or nothing?
Title: Re: An FSO/ Special event wish
Post by: fudgums on November 14, 2008, 06:08:26 AM
rog thanks for the replies